Château d'Angers, Pays De La Loire Travel Guide

Getting There

• Walking

  From the Angers-Saint-Laud train station, the Château d'Angers is approximately a 15-minute walk. Exit the station and walk straight ahead on Place de la Gare, then turn left onto Boulevard du Maréchal Foch. Continue straight, crossing the Maine River via the Pont de Verdun. Once across the bridge, turn right onto Quai des Carmes, then left onto Promenade du Bout du Monde. The entrance to the château will be on your left. There are no costs associated with walking to the château.

• Public Transport

  From the Angers-Saint-Laud train station, you can take the tram or bus to reach the Château d'Angers. Take tram line A towards 'La Roseraie' and get off at the 'Château' stop, a 5-minute walk from the entrance. Alternatively, take bus line 1 or 2 towards 'Château d'Angers' and disembark at the 'Château' or 'Office du Tourisme' stop, both a short walk from the entrance. A single tram or bus ticket costs approximately €1.40.

• Driving

  If driving, navigate to Angers city center. From there, follow signs to the Château d'Angers. Note that the château is located in a pedestrian zone, so parking is limited. Paid public parking is available at Place Kennedy, located at the foot of the monument. Free parking is available at Place La Rochefoucauld, a 15-minute walk from the castle. Parking at Place Kennedy costs approximately €1.60 per hour. Parking is generally charged during the week from 9am-12pm and 2pm-7pm.